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PBBM orders free telco services for OFWs, families amid MidEast crisis

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered telecommunications companies to provide free communication services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families as tensions ... Read More


Oil Prices Cross $100 per Barrel for First Time in Over Three Years Amid Iran War

New Delhi, March 9 -- Oil prices have crossed 100 US dollars per barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East. The p... Read More


'Right time' for PH to seek UN Security Council spot, Palace says

Manila, March 9 -- Malacanang on Sunday (New York time) said this is the right time to give the Philippines a voice and campaign for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC),... Read More


PBBM to formally ask Congress for emergency power for excise tax cut

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will formally ask Congress to grant him emergency powers to reduce excise tax on petroleum products amid the crisis in the Middle East, Malacanang ... Read More


Edible oil prices rise by Rs 10 per litre in Cuttack, consumers express concern

Bhubaneswar, March 9 -- Prices of edible oil have increased in Odisha's Cuttack over the past few days, leading to concern among consumers and traders. The price of refined edible oil has gone up by R... Read More


Vietnamese PM, UAE President discuss regional situation, promote bilateral ties

Hanoi, March 9 -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a telephone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on March 9 evening to disc... Read More


Marcos to share PH best practices on gender equality at UN forum

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday (New York time) said he would present the Philippines' best practices on gender equality and women empowerment during the 70th session of... Read More


Indian schools across UAE announce early end-of-year break for students: Report

India, March 9 -- Several Indian curriculum schools in the United Arab Emirates, UAE, have announced an early end-of-year break for students. The decision to give an early break was taken after schoo... Read More


Global Economic Preview: Markets on edge as Middle East tensions intensify

Mumbai, March 9 -- Global markets are likely to remain cautious as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to influence investor sentiment. The conflict has pushed energy prices higher and r... Read More


Palace: 54 gas stations ordered to explain price hikes

Manila, March 9 -- Malacanang on Sunday (New York time) warned that gasoline stations charging "unreasonable" prices may be meted with sanctions as the government monitors compliance amid the Middle E... Read More